*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time ***
Job summary
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time *** Delivering exceptional care at every step in the patient journey.
Band 5 Nurse - Hybrid Virtual Ward and Community Care
Join our dynamic clinical team as a Band 5 Nurse in a fast-paced role that combines autonomous clinical practice with collaborative teamwork. You will work closely with the Ward Manager, Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Clinical Teams, Lead Nurse, Practice Development Team (PDT), and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care across all stages of their care pathway. Through your role, you will not only support and treat patients but also enrich the patient experience, uphold clinical standards, and contribute to professional knowledge sharing.
This position is ideal for a registered nurse with a passion for providing high-quality patient care across multiple settings, who is eager to advance their clinical expertise and leadership capabilities. As part of our team, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of patient-centered, responsive, and integrated care.
The applicant must have the means to travel around the community, to attend patients in their own home and work for on all trust sites.
Main duties of the job
Requirements:
* Live NMC Registration
* Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to work autonomously and respond to complex patient needs on the virtual ward and in the community.
* Flexibility to work across various settings and provide support remotely, on-site at the hospital, or at patients' residences.
* Access to reliable transportation to travel to patient homes and all Trust sites as required.
* Commitment to professional development, self-assessment, and continuous improvement in line with Trust and NMC standards.
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in a hybrid setting, treating them in their homes, within hospital clinical areas, and remotely using digital monitoring tools.
* Conduct thorough clinical assessments, work independently, and recognize signs of patient deterioration in real-time.
* Collaborate effectively with the MDT to coordinate patient care, ensuring timely referrals and comprehensive discharge planning.
* Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating professional integrity, accountability, and adherence to the highest standards in patient care.
* Take charge of the ward as needed, under the guidance of the Ward Manager, and support the ongoing development and management of the ward environment.
* Maintain clinical credibility, continually enhancing your skills through the Senior Band 5 competency framework to progress towards becoming a Senior Staff Nurse.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
* Flexible working opportunities;
* Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
* Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
* Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
* Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
* On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a full and detailed list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
Experience
Desirable
* Experience of teaching junior staff
* Experience of supporting/mentoring junior staff
* Experience of shift management in the absence of senior colleagues
* Experience of audit processes
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
* Problem solving skills
* Peripheral cannulation skills
* IV medication administration
* Understanding of nursing care delivery
* Management of acute patients
Desirable
* Understanding of discharge planning
Other
Essential
* Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs.
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
* Be prepared to work across sites as and when required.
* Professional appearance & behaviour.
* Support the virtual ward in the community.
* Cross site working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Edith Cavell
Bretton Gate
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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